Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Series

Abstract: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted to assess knowledge and awareness of teenage pregnancy among undergraduate students at Daffodil College Uttara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study was carried out from January to December 2025 among 50 first-year students selected through a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire that included socio-demographic characteristics and three knowledge domains: concept and causes, consequences, and prevention of teenage pregnancy. The tool was validated by experts and pretested before final use. Data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel with descriptive statistics. The mean age of respondents was 20.58 ± 1.70 years; most were female, Muslim, single, and from middle-income families. Schools and teachers were identified as the main sources of sexual health information, though gaps in formal sex education coverage were noted. Overall, respondents demonstrated good to very high knowledge levels. Awareness of the consequences of teenage pregnancy and preventive measures was particularly strong. However, comparatively lower understanding was observed regarding social and structural determinants, including family influence, peer pressure, media misinformation, and access to adolescent-friendly reproductive health services. The findings indicate encouraging awareness among undergraduate students but highlight persistent gaps in contextual understanding. Strengthening comprehensive sexuality education, promoting parent–child communication, and improving access to youth-friendly reproductive health services are essential to enhance preventive outcomes and reduce teenage pregnancy.